The role that players play on and off the field have
tremendous impact on themselves as individuals, the club, and the players
that look up to them as role models. With this in mind, we have taken some
time to write down some helpful reminders for all of us as we approach the
upcoming season. If you should have any questions about these thoughts,
please feel free to discuss it with us, the coaches.
PLAYER RESPONSIBILITY
Being a premier player now requires that you
take on another level of responsibility for yourself as an athlete. We expect that you will invest in your own
development besides the formal training time set aside with your coach. What follows are
some practical suggestions that you can adhere to in order to make the most out of your
individual or team training times. It’s lots of fun playing the game, so we need to
do everything in our power to make sure we are ready.
READY
TO PLAY
Players should bring with them to every
training session the following:
- Inflated ball.
- Their own cool water (cool water is
absorbed faster).
- Shin guards.
- Cleats and indoor shoes (be prepared
for the weather).
- Extra shoe laces.
- Emergency phone #'s.
- A complete change of clothes
(especially socks).
- Keepers, bring your gloves, shirt and
long pants in case the field is poor.
In short, you should be ready for anything! Put
these items in your bag the night before your session so that you do not have to hunt them
down and thus be late for training the next day! Be at practice 10 - 15 minutes early, in
time to get your gear on so that you are ready to start on time.
PRACTICING
ON YOUR OWN
The best thing that you can do is get your
friends together, set up a field, choose sides and play. Sometimes, invite players that
are older than you, and better. The most important thing is that you play, whether it is 1
v 1, 2 v 2, 4 v 4, or even 2 v 3, it doesn't matter, just play. If you can not get others
to join you, spend as much time with the ball as you can. Find a wall to kick against,
invent juggling games for yourself, try to chip a ball into a garbage can from various
distances, be creative, have fun. Above all, realize that it is not up to your coach or
your parents in order for you to get better. You have to claim responsibility for your own
development. Once you realize how much fun it is to play the game with skill, you may
never want to stop!
CONDUCT
Players are expected to be punctual; always give their best effort and are required to
follow the instructions of the coaches and other MMFC authorities. Players must maintain a positive TEAM
attitude at all times.
Proper conduct and language is expected
of all players both on and off the field. All
players are required to show respect for coaches, teachers, parents, other MMFC
authorities, bus drivers, teammates, opponents, officials, fans, and all others.
Poor
Sportsmanship will not be tolerated. Players
are expected to play the game and let the officials officiate the game. In addition, players are to respect their
opponents without regard to whether MMFC is on the winning or losing side of the score.
Players are not to engage in any unlawful
conduct prior to, during or after practices or games.
These prohibited activities include, but are not limited to, underage
drinking or the use of illegal substance.
All players are expected to maintain a satisfactory academic record. |
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